New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees would become an unrestricted free agent March 14 if he doesn't reach a new deal. The final three contract years would void at the start of the new league year, and the Saints will have to pay $18 million worth of signing bonus prorated on this year's salary cap in addition to whatever salary they end up paying Brees for 2018.

Fantasy Tip: Brees' touchdowns took a big hit from 37 to 23 due to the running-game surge. He also threw for almost 1,000 fewer yards. You can expect those numbers to improve a little bit, and he falls right on the edge of that upper-tier fantasy quarterback.

New Orleans Saints LB Alex Anzalone (shoulder) declined to say if he'll be ready to return from injury by the time organized team activities begin, but did mention that his recovery is "going well" and that "everything is progressing as it should be." Anzalone added that he is "really excited" for the 2018 season.

New Orleans Saints TE Josh Hill (finger) had surgery recently to repair the ring finger on his left hand, and he'll be ready for the offseason program. Hill's finger became locked at a 90-degree angle, and he dealt with it for much of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Kamara exploded on to the scene in 2017, leading all running backs in receiving yards and leading the league with 6.1 yards per rush. He should be a PPR monster again in 2018 and a RB1 candidate in all formats.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is expected to sign a one- or two-year contract to return to the team, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Triplett.

Fantasy Tip: Brees is apparently cut from the same cloth as Tom Brady and willing to keep his contact demands reasonable in an attempt to win another ring. Now 39, Brees remains one of the NFL's top quarterbacks, though the emergence of a powerful running game led to his worst statistical showing since he left San Diego after the 2005 season. He looks like more of a midrange QB1 moving forward.

New Orleans Saints DT Nick Fairley (heart) remains at odds with the team over the four-year contract he signed with the club last March. Both Fairley and the Saints have filed grievances against each other, and general manager Mickey Loomis indicated that no resolution has been reached nor is there a timetable for one. It also remains unclear if Fairley will attempt to resume his playing career.